Himeyuri Peace Museum
Himeyuri Peace Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:25 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:25 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:25 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:25 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:25 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:25 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:25 PM
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Malcolm S.
Singapore, Singapore579 contributions
Feb 2020
I enjoyed this museum pretty much, in fact more than the Naval museum as the stories here was presented very well and in a thought provoking manner. Having been to numerous war museum and influence by the media which shows the various atrocities and brutality committed by the Japanese imperial army during world war 2, this museum present an alternative viewpoint on how the average citizens were affected and brainwashed into providing aid during the war. The life replica of the cave and conditions suffered by the girls were quite appalling and while I was there, there were some Japanese who were moved to tears by the stories.
Written 7 March 2020
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MartinaQdo
Lund, Sweden4 contributions
Feb 2020
Was really touched by a visit to this museum. They really managed to give an insight into the lifes of the people (focused on female high school students) of okinawa during the war time. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the island!
Written 9 February 2020
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Melinda W
Honolulu, HI21 contributions
May 2019
I recently visited this museum and found it very informative and deeply touching. There are pictures of the school girls and teachers who died there, artifacts from their experiences before and during their time underground, and a lot of background on the islandwide destruction that occurred during Battle of Okinawa. This is a must-see site for WWII history buffs and for anyone who has not seen the first-hand sacrifice and destruction caused by war.
Written 6 August 2019
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cassypo
Hong Kong, China96 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
good place for kids to learn about the war and lives of children in other parts of the world. worth a visit
Written 15 July 2019
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Grace L
Singapore, Singapore93 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
I don't know why this place is not talked about more. I only know about Peace memorial park and Navy underground headquarters.
This place was recommended by our diving instructor, he said we had to come here and know the stories of these school girls.
As usual, we used google maps and it brought us to some weird location on a plantation with no proper roads. somehow managed to find it after some time, use the street signs, they are more useful sometimes.
It is a beautiful place that commemorates these girls, reading the stories made us really heavy-hearted. they have English and Chinese translations on the walls too.
if you want to learn more about WW2, come here and be schooled!
This place was recommended by our diving instructor, he said we had to come here and know the stories of these school girls.
As usual, we used google maps and it brought us to some weird location on a plantation with no proper roads. somehow managed to find it after some time, use the street signs, they are more useful sometimes.
It is a beautiful place that commemorates these girls, reading the stories made us really heavy-hearted. they have English and Chinese translations on the walls too.
if you want to learn more about WW2, come here and be schooled!
Written 25 April 2018
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xlne
Singapore, Singapore744 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
A poignant story of how war affects innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.
I like how the setup of the museum succeeds in making the visit enjoyable while avoiding the draggy-ness of over-information. The testimonials and accounts of the last days before the surrender were very interesting - glad there was English translation at that one booth in the room filled with Japanese scripts. The life-sized cave that opens up to the entrance of the museum is a nice touch too.
Tip for drivers using Gmaps: Don’t put Himeyuri Museum as your destination and follow the route blindly, as I did. You’ll end up in a no man’s land below a hill the museum is located. Instead, put Himeyuri Memorial Tower as the destination and you’ll find some parking near the museum.
I like how the setup of the museum succeeds in making the visit enjoyable while avoiding the draggy-ness of over-information. The testimonials and accounts of the last days before the surrender were very interesting - glad there was English translation at that one booth in the room filled with Japanese scripts. The life-sized cave that opens up to the entrance of the museum is a nice touch too.
Tip for drivers using Gmaps: Don’t put Himeyuri Museum as your destination and follow the route blindly, as I did. You’ll end up in a no man’s land below a hill the museum is located. Instead, put Himeyuri Memorial Tower as the destination and you’ll find some parking near the museum.
Written 6 October 2017
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Fratsia
New York City, NY5 contributions
Jul 2017
During the Battle of Okinawa, young high school girls were assigned to nurse wounded soldiers. The work was arduous, and the conditions were nightmarish. Around 200 of these girls died -- either on the battlefield, or by their own hands, choosing suicide over the threat of rape and torture. Their heartbreaking story is sensitively told in this beautiful memorial museum. We cannot ignore the casualties of war, especially not the children whose lives were destroyed by it. This museum is a must-see for anyone visiting Okinawa.
Written 11 July 2017
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Pat M
Johnsburg, IL64 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
If you want to see and read about the abuses by the Japanese military to their own citizens during World War II, this is the place to come. I have to admit that I learned a lot that I never new before but must also admit that I was thoroughly depressed by the time I left this museum. I would not have thought the Japanese could be so insensitive and cruel to their own people. This museum certainly opened my eyes.
Written 13 May 2014
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lithlith
Michigan918 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We visited the Himeyuri Peace Museum as part of a cruise ship excursion while in Okinawa. It was nice to have a guide give an explanation while we were visiting. There monuments and memorials outside of the museum to see as well. The museum is large and most things are written in Japanese and English. This museum is definitely worth a visit if you're interested in learning more about the war in Okinawa. There were bathrooms available at the entrance of the museum.
Written 19 July 2019
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Travelcat9999
36 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
It is easy to reach by bus 82 which stops 30 m from entrance to the site. Been there on a weekday at noon and it was packed with students. Sad story well presented, sufficient English explanation. Photos are not permitted for unknown reasons.
Written 18 December 2018
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